Cronometer: Calorie Counter vs EatBeat - Free Calorie Tracker
At a glance
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle | Nutrition, macro, diet tracker | Meal Planner & Food Diary |
| Developer | Cronometer Software Inc | EatBeat OU |
| App Store rating | 4.77 (88729 reviews) | 4.85 (26 reviews) |
| Pricing | Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s) | Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s) |
| Trial | Free version available with limited features; Gold subscription required for advanced tools. | A 7-day trial is offered with the 'EatBeat PRO 1 Month 7d trial' subscription. |
Pricing & trial
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s) | Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s) |
| Trial | Free version available with limited features; Gold subscription required for advanced tools. | A 7-day trial is offered with the 'EatBeat PRO 1 Month 7d trial' subscription. |
Who each app suits best
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
- Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutritional data.
- Micronutrient Trackers — Best for users monitoring specific vitamin or mineral deficiencies.
EatBeat - Free Calorie Tracker
- Casual Eaters — Individuals who want to track their food and nutrition without strict dieting or intense workout regimens.
- Motivation Seekers — Users who benefit from gamified elements like 'Health Points' to stay consistent with healthy eating habits.
- Nutrient-Curious — Those interested in understanding a broad spectrum of nutrients beyond just calories, protein, fat, and carbs.
- Meal Planners — Individuals looking for smart meal suggestions and cooking ideas to balance their diet.
Feature checklist
Coverage from our catalog flags. Values are editorial signals, not a guarantee of every device build.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| AI Photo logging | Yes | Yes |
| AI Audio logging | No | No |
| AI text logging | No | Yes |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes |
| Apple Health | Yes | Yes |
| Macro tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Micronutrients | Yes | Yes |
| Water tracking | Yes | No |
| Workout tracking | Yes | No |
| Fasting | Yes | No |
| Connect your coach | Yes | No |
| Logging accuracy | Yes | Yes |
Scores
Editorial model scores on our scale — distinct from star ratings in app stores.
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 9 | 7 |
| Accuracy | 10 | 6.8 |
| Beginner Friendliness | 8.9 | 6.9 |
| Coachability | 7.9 | 5.9 |
| Ease Of Use | 9.1 | 7.1 |
| Feature Depth | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Pricing Value | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| User Feedback | 9 | 7 |
Review themes
Short synthesis of what users often praise or criticize — not a substitute for reading recent reviews yourself.
Highlights users liked
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Micronutrient tracking; Verified food database
EatBeat - Free Calorie Tracker
Nutrient tracking; Meal ideas/recipes
Common complaints
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Missing remaining macro totals; Syncing issues
EatBeat - Free Calorie Tracker
App bugs/stability; Localization issues
Bottom line
For most people prioritising overall polish and scores in our dataset, Cronometer: Calorie Counter is the stronger default — still compare pricing and features above before you switch.